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He appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise, and to minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required; the doorkeepers also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.
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A Divinely Inspired Blueprint
Commentators explain that Solomon was not inventing a new system for worship but faithfully implementing the detailed plan established by his father. John Gill notes that David's instructions were given 'under the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit,' making this a divine blueprint, not just a human tradition. Solomon's wisdom is shown in his obedience to God's revealed order.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 8:14
18th Century
Theologian
The man of God — This phrase, so common in Kings (see the introduction to Kings, 4th note), is rare in Chronicles, and is applied only to Mo…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 8:14
19th Century
Bishop
And he appointed. — Caused to stand (1 Chronicles 6:16; 1 Chronicles 15:16).
Accor…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 8:14
17th Century
Pastor
And he appointed, according to the order of David his father,
the courses of the priests to their servic…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 8:1–18
17th Century
Minister
It sometimes requires more wisdom and resolution to govern a family in the fear of God than to govern a kingdom with reputation. The difficulty is …